US20160131793A1 - System and Method For Wellsite Core Sample Analysis - Google Patents
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- the present disclosure relates in general to a method and system for analyzing a core sample from a wellbore. More specifically, the present disclosure relates to a method and system for analyzing a core sample proximate to a wellbore from where the core sample was obtained.
- Example downhole exploration devices include seismic tools that can transmit and receive seismic signals, or ones that simply receive a seismic signal generated at surface.
- Other devices collect and sample fluid from within the formation, or from within the wellbore.
- Nuclear tools are also employed that direct radiation into the formation, and receive radiation that scatters from the formation. Analyzing the scattered radiation can provide information about fluids residing in the formation adjacent the wellbore, the type of fluid, and information about other materials next to the wellbore, such as gravel pack.
- Logging downhole also is sometimes done while the wellbore itself is being drilled.
- the logging devices are usually either integral with a drill bit used during drilling, or on a drill string that rotates the drill bit.
- the logging devices typically are either nuclear, seismic, can in some instances optical devices.
- a core is taken from the wellbore and analyzed after being retrieved to the surface. Analyzing the core generally provides information about the porosity and/or permeability of the rock formation adjacent the wellbore.
- Cores are generally elongated cylindrical members and obtained with a coring tool having an open barrel for receiving and retaining the core sample.
- Disclosed herein is an example of a method of analyzing a core sample obtained from a wellbore, and which includes scanning the core sample to reveal internal features and structure with a scan source at a location proximate to the wellbore, and estimating information about a formation adjacent the wellbore based on the step of scanning
- the step of scanning the core sample can provide such information as relative density of the formation, fracture patterns in the core sample, non-homogeneous regions in the core sample, and combinations thereof; depending on the inner features that can be examined.
- the method in this example can further include estimating fracture patterns in the formation based on the step of scanning
- the method can also include scanning a strategically selected portion of the core sample with a scan source that scans to a nano-scale and that obtains a nanostructural make-up of material making up the core sample.
- an “area of interest” of the core sample is identified based on the step of scanning
- the area of interest of the core sample is separated from the core sample, where examples of separating the area of interest of the core sample include obtaining a wafer from the core sample, obtaining a plug from the core sample, crushing material from the core sample, pelletizing the core sample, and combinations thereof.
- a spectrometer After separating the area of interest, all or a portion of it can be analyzed with a spectrometer.
- An example of a spectrometer is a laser induced breakdown spectroscope and that is used to identify elements of material making up the core sample.
- Another example of a spectrometer is a Raman spectrometer and that is used to classify organic compounds of material making up the core sample.
- Yet another example of a spectrometer is a near infrared spectrometer and that is used to estimate water content of material making up the core sample.
- a permeability of the formation is estimated based on the step of scanning the core sample.
- scanning the core sample with a scan source includes a first scan, the method further including focusing a second scan on a portion of the core sample based on information obtained from the first scan.
- Another example method of analyzing a core sample obtained from a wellbore involves obtaining information about a formation adjacent the wellbore by scanning the core sample with a scan system that is at a location proximate the wellbore to reveal internal features and structure, obtaining information about the nano-structure of the core sample by scanning a strategically selected piece of the core sample with a nano-scan system that is at the location proximate the wellbore, and obtaining information about the elemental and mineral makeup of the core sample by analyzing the core sample with a spectrometer that is at the location proximate the wellbore.
- the scan system can be a computerized tomography scanner.
- the spectrometer is a laser induced breakdown spectrometer, a Raman spectrometer, a near infrared spectrometer, or combinations thereof.
- the spectrometer can be used to identify elements in the core sample, identify water in the core sample, or to classify organic compounds in the core sample.
- the method may optionally include modeling a hydrocarbon bearing reservoir in the formation.
- An example of a system for analyzing a core sample obtained from a wellbore is also disclosed herein and which includes an X-ray scan system that selectively directs radiation into the core sample and monitors radiation scattered from the core sample, and that is disposed at a location adjacent the wellbore, a nano-scan system that selectively directs radiation into the core sample and monitors radiation scattered from the core sample to identify nano-structural information about the core sample, and a spectrometer disposed at the location adjacent the wellbore and that selectively analyzes material making up the core sample.
- the X-ray scan system, nano-scan system, and spectrometer can be in enclosures that are disposed on a drilling pad.
- FIG. 1 is a plan partial sectional view of an example of a system for analyzing a core sample.
- FIG. 2 is an overhead view of an example of a cabinet for shielding radiation from a scanning unit for a core sample.
- FIG. 3 is an axial sectional view of the cabinet of FIG. 2 and taken along lines 3 - 3 .
- FIG. 4 is a perspective view of the cabinet of FIG. 2 .
- FIG. 5 is a perspective view of the cabinet of FIG. 2 in partial phantom view and an example scanning unit in the cabinet.
- FIG. 6 is a partial sectional view of an example of a drilling system obtaining a core sample from a wellbore.
- FIG. 1 Shown in a plan partial sectional view in FIG. 1 is one example of a core analysis system 10 , which includes first, second and third mobile enclosures.
- the first mobile enclosure is a scan trailer 12
- the second mobile enclosure is a handling trailer 14
- the third mobile enclosure is an analysis trailer 16 .
- each of the enclosures may be part of a uniquely modified trailer and which are movable by a tractor.
- Schematically illustrated in the scan trailer 12 is a scan system 18 , and substantially all of which is housed within a cabinet 19 .
- cabinet 19 is specially designed to shield any radiation within, generated, inherent, or otherwise, from making its way to outside of the cabinet 19 .
- cabinet 19 is in compliance with 21 C.F.R. 1020.40. Further shown in cabinet 19 is a scan source 20 , which in one embodiment includes a device for emitting radiation, such as but not limited to an X-ray, microwave, millimeter wave, etc. A scan receiver 22 is also shown provided within cabinet 19 and combined with scan source 20 , in one example, forms a Computerized Topography (CT) scanner.
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- An elongate and cylindrical core sample 24 is shown axially inserted within scan system 18 .
- Core sample 24 is disposed into scan system 18 through a loading assembly 26 , which is shown coupled to one end of the scan system 18 and projecting through an opening in a side wall of handling trailer 14 .
- core sample 24 is taken from a subterranean formation below system 10 , and is retrieved via a wellbore 27 shown adjacent system 10 .
- the wellbore 27 intersects the subterranean formation.
- the system 10 is “onsite” in the field and where the distance between the wellbore 27 to system 10 can range from less than one hundred yards up to five miles, and any distance between. Accordingly, real time analysis while drilling the wellbore 27 can take place within the system 10 . Feedback from the analysis can be used by the drilling operator to make adjustments or changes to the drilling operation.
- a hatch assembly 28 is schematically illustrated which provides the coupling interface between trailers 12 , 14 and includes sealing around the loading assembly 26 .
- core sample 24 rests on a core carrier 30 .
- Core carrier 30 is part of a manipulator system 31 , which further includes a manipulator arm 32 that telescopingly moves along a manipulator base 34 .
- an end of manipulator arm 32 distal from manipulator base 34 couples onto an end of core carrier 30 , so that core carrier is basically cantilevered on an end of the manipulator arm 32 .
- Manipulator arm 32 is shown in an extended position over manipulator base 34 .
- Manipulator arm 32 axially moves with respect to manipulator base 34 via a motor 36 shown having a shaft 38 that couples to manipulator arm 32 .
- selectively operating motor 36 urges manipulator arm 32 , core carrier 30 and core sample 24 in an axial direction with respect to scan source 20 .
- Moving manipulator arm 32 into a retracted position onto manipulator base 34 positions the entire length of core sample 24 in scan system 18 , so that all of core sample 24 may be analyzed by the scan system 18 .
- the scan source 20 and scan receiver 22 orbit around the core sample 24 and so that when in combination of axial movement of core sample 24 within system 18 , a helical scan is taken of core sample 24 .
- motor 36 may manipulate and selectively move manipulator arm vertically and/or laterally to thereby better position core sample 24 into a designated orientation and/or spatial position during the scanning process.
- FIG. 1 Further shown in FIG. 1 are a series of work surfaces 42 provided within handling trailer 14 .
- the surfaces 42 include a crusher, sample divider, and mortar grinder. Additional analysis may take place within analysis trailer 16 .
- Schematically illustrated within analysis trailer 16 are a variety of analysis equipment such as, but not limited to, scanners and spectrometers.
- One such analysis equipment is a nanotom 44 , which can include a scanning system for scanning the internals of core sample 24 , or parts of the core sample.
- Further analysis equipment in the analysis trailer 16 may be a laser induced spectroscope 46 , a Raman spectroscope 48 , and near infrared spectroscope 49 .
- an appropriately sized scan system 18 may allow loading assembly 26 to be in scan trailer 12 without projecting through an opening in the trailer and without a hatch assembly 28 .
- a further embodiment may provide work surfaces 42 in the same trailer as the analysis equipment, or the analysis equipment may be contained in handling trailer 14 .
- scan system 18 , loading assembly 26 , work surfaces 42 and analysis equipment e.g., nanotom 44 , spectroscopes 46 , 48 , 49 , or others are all contained in one trailer.
- conditioning vent 50 on an upper end of the cabinet 19 , where conditioning vent 50 provides a path for airflow and that is used in conditioning the inside of the cabinet 19 , while blocking the leakage of radiation from cabinet 19 .
- An advantage of the conditioning vent 50 is that conditioned air at proper temperature and humidity may be injected into the inside of cabinet 19 so that the sensitive devices housed within the cabinet 19 may be maintained in proper operating conditions to ensure normal operating functionality. In an example, operation conditions require maintaining temperature within 2 degrees C., in spite of substantial air replacement due to loading mechanism operation, temperature uniformity is maintained across the scanner frame and rotary element.
- a power distribution panel 52 is shown provided at an aft end of cabinet 19 , and which includes buses (not shown) and other devices for distributing power through cabinet 19 into scan system 18 .
- a control panel 54 is shown adjacent power distribution panel 52 and includes hardware and software for managing control of the operation of the systems house within cabinet 19 .
- Projecting outward past the forward end of cabinet 19 is the loading assembly 26 in an open configuration.
- the loading assembly 26 includes a loading cover 56 and loading basin 58 , where the loading cover 56 is shown swung open from a loading basin 58 .
- the core sample 24 has been inserted into open loading assembly 26 and onto the core carrier 30 .
- safety features are included with the system that prevent operation of the manipulator system 31 when the loading assembly 26 is in the open position of FIG. 2 .
- FIG. 3 shows an example of the cabinet 19 in a sectional view and taken along lines 3 - 3 of FIG. 2 .
- This view which is taken along the axial portion of manipulator system 31 shows one example of a wiring track 60 ; which has cross members for organizing the control and power wires needed for use in the scan system 18 and as the manipulator arm 32 axially moves with respect to manipulator base 34 .
- Wiring track 60 maintains the wires in a designated location and position with use of wiring track 60 during operation of the manipulator system 31 .
- a shroud 62 shown mounted on an upper end of manipulator system 31 and which covers a portion of the upper end and shields components within the manipulator system 31 .
- Manipulator base 34 (and thus manipulator arm 32 ) is supported on a vertical mounting pedestal 64 , which has a generally rectangular cross section along its axis, and has a lower end mounted on the floor of cabinet 19 .
- FIG. 4 provides in perspective view of one example of the cabinet 19 and having hinged panel 68 along its outer surface.
- the structure of cabinet 19 is in compliance with 21 C.F.R. 1020.40.
- An additional safety feature is a door assembly 70 which includes a barrier (not shown) that slides axially across the opening shown at the base of the loading assembly 26 and in a forward wall of cabinet 19 .
- the barrier thus provides a radiation shield from the inside to the outside of cabinet 19 while still allowing core sample loading in compliance with 21 C.F.R. ⁇ 1020.40.
- FIG. 5 An example of the manipulator assembly within cabinet 19 is illustrated in perspective view in FIG. 5 , and where cabinet 19 is shown in a partial phantom view.
- a rearward end of manipulator base 34 is supported on a rearward end of cabinet 19 ; manipulator base 34 extends axially away from the rearward wall of cabinet 19 with the manipulator arm 32 axially sliding on manipulator base 34 .
- Motor 36 is shown oriented generally perpendicular to an axis of manipulator arm 32 and manipulator base 34 , and couples to manipulator arm 32 by shaft 38 . Further illustrated is how the core carrier 30 couples to a mounting plate 72 ; where mounting plate 72 is a generally circular and planar member that mounts on a forward end of manipulator arm 32 .
- Axial movement, as shown by the double headed arrow A, of core sample 24 is accomplished via motor 36 .
- X, Y, and Z axes are illustrated to define an example coordinate system for the purposes of reference herein. While not limited to this coordinate system, the axes depict axial movement of any object, such as the core sample 24 , to be along the Z axis, vertical movement to be along the Y axis, and lateral movement to be along the X axis. As indicated above, operation of motor 36 can move core sample 24 along all of these axes.
- curved supports 74 , 76 that circumscribe manipulator arm 32 and provide a mounting surface for scan source 20 and scan receiver 22 . The combination of the support 74 , 76 define a gantry 78 that when rotated puts the scan source 20 and scan receiver 22 at an orbiting rotation around the core sample 24 and provides the scanning capabilities of the scan system 18 .
- an interlock connector 80 is shown provided on the loading cover 56 and loading basin 58 .
- the interlock connectors 80 thus may recognize when the cover 56 is in the open position of FIG. 4 and in combination with controller 82 may prevent operation of the manipulator assembly.
- the control system associated with the scan system 18 that allows for motion of the manipulator assembly when the cover 56 is in the closed position and interlock connectors are adjacent one another.
- FIG. 6 Shown in partial side sectional view in FIG. 6 is an example of a drilling system 83 for obtaining a core sample 24 ( FIG. 1 ) from within the wellbore 27 .
- wellbore 27 intersects a formation 84 , which in an example may extend underneath core analysis system 10 .
- the drilling system includes a derrick 85 mounted on surface and above the opening of the wellbore 27 .
- a coring bit 86 is shown on a lower end of a drill string 88 which is used to obtain sample cores from within formation 84 .
- a rotary table 90 is shown with the derrick 85 and in this embodiment is used for rotating the drill string 88 and coring bit 86 .
- a drilling pad 92 is provided on surface and adjacent the wellbore 27 .
- the drilling pad 92 as shown provides a location on which the core analysis system is disposed.
- the scan trailer 12 , handling trailer 14 , and analysis trailer 16 are on the drilling pad 92 and proximate the wellbore 27 to enable the real time analysis of the core sample 24 ( FIG. 1 ) as travel to a location remote from the wellbore 27 is unnecessary for analyzing the core sample 24 .
- the core sample 24 is scanned in scan system 18 .
- Example data obtained from the scanning step includes relative density of the core sample 24 , potential fracture patterns in the formation 84 ( FIG. 6 ), and non-homogenous regions in the core sample 24 .
- areas for further investigation in the core sample 24 are identified from analyzing the scan results.
- a second scan in the scan system 18 can be performed, where the scan is focused on the areas for further investigation in the core sample 24 .
- selective adjustments to the motor 36 can be done in order to position the core sample 24 at a designated position and/or orientation in the scan system 18 .
- the elevation, lateral position, as well as axial location may be adjusted.
- the speed at which the scan is performed can be adjusted or varied to obtain enhanced resolution of scan data in particular locations in the core sample 24 .
- the scan of the core sample 24 can be adjusted to avoid areas with inclusions or contamination that cause distortion in the results.
- the sequence of analysis may be to first scan the core sample 24 with the scan system 18 , then in the following order, scan the core sample with the nanotom 44 , scan with the laser-induced breakdown spectroscopy 46 , scan with the Raman spectroscope, and scan with the near infrared spectroscope 49 .
- an “area of interest” can be identified for further study.
- the area of interest of the core sample 24 is removed and scanned with the nanotom 44 and analyzed with the spectrometers.
- removing the area of interest can include cutting wafers that are 5 mm ⁇ 1.5′′, forming plugs that are less than 4 cm in length, crushing the plugs to a particulate size of less than 0.1 cm, grinding to a particulate size of less than 50 microns, drying the 50 micron samples, and generating pellets having a width of 31 mm.
- An advantage of scanning and analyzing the core sample 24 with the above devices is the ability to obtain information about the formation while the step of drilling the wellbore 27 is in process. Thus adjustments in the drilling process can be made. Further, the real time information can be used for modeling a hydrocarbon bearing reservoir 94 ( FIG. 6 ), site planning, or strategy for completing the wellbore 27 , such as where to perforate the wellbore 27 and/or where to not perforate the wellbore 27 .
- Information that can be gleaned by using the nanotom 44 includes the microscopic structure of the material, and the nano-structure of down to 300 nm in length.
- the laser-induced breakdown spectroscopy 46 can yield information about the elements in the core sample 24
- the Raman spectroscope 48 can help to classify the organic compounds present in the core sample 24 .
- the near infrared spectroscope 49 can provide water content of the core sample 24 .
- scanning the core sample 24 includes using one or more of the scan system 18 , laser-induced breakdown spectroscopy 46 , the Raman spectroscope 48 , the near infrared spectroscope 49 , and any other manner of obtaining information about the core sample 24 .
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Abstract
A method and system for analyzing a core sample from a wellbore, where the analysis takes place in the field and proximate the wellbore. The system includes trailers adjacent one another and on a drilling pad, so that real time analysis of the core sample can occur after being extracted from the wellbore. One of the trailers can include a unit for scanning the core sample and obtaining information within the sample. Other trailers can include units that further analyze the core, such as by grinding, laser spectroscopy, Raman spectroscopy, and scanning the core material nano-structure. The core sample scanning involves a computerized tomography (CT) scan, where a length of core is analyzed in the scanning unit.
Description
- 1. Field of Invention
- The present disclosure relates in general to a method and system for analyzing a core sample from a wellbore. More specifically, the present disclosure relates to a method and system for analyzing a core sample proximate to a wellbore from where the core sample was obtained.
- 2. Description of Prior Art
- Various techniques are currently in use for identifying the presence of hydrocarbons in subterranean formations. Some techniques employ devices that emit a signal from a seismic source, and receive reflections of the signal on surface. Others involve disposing logging devices downhole in a wellbore intersecting the subterranean formation, and interrogating the formation from within the wellbore. Example downhole exploration devices include seismic tools that can transmit and receive seismic signals, or ones that simply receive a seismic signal generated at surface. Other devices collect and sample fluid from within the formation, or from within the wellbore. Nuclear tools are also employed that direct radiation into the formation, and receive radiation that scatters from the formation. Analyzing the scattered radiation can provide information about fluids residing in the formation adjacent the wellbore, the type of fluid, and information about other materials next to the wellbore, such as gravel pack.
- Logging downhole also is sometimes done while the wellbore itself is being drilled. The logging devices are usually either integral with a drill bit used during drilling, or on a drill string that rotates the drill bit. The logging devices typically are either nuclear, seismic, can in some instances optical devices. In some instances, a core is taken from the wellbore and analyzed after being retrieved to the surface. Analyzing the core generally provides information about the porosity and/or permeability of the rock formation adjacent the wellbore. Cores are generally elongated cylindrical members and obtained with a coring tool having an open barrel for receiving and retaining the core sample.
- Disclosed herein is an example of a method of analyzing a core sample obtained from a wellbore, and which includes scanning the core sample to reveal internal features and structure with a scan source at a location proximate to the wellbore, and estimating information about a formation adjacent the wellbore based on the step of scanning The step of scanning the core sample can provide such information as relative density of the formation, fracture patterns in the core sample, non-homogeneous regions in the core sample, and combinations thereof; depending on the inner features that can be examined. The method in this example can further include estimating fracture patterns in the formation based on the step of scanning The method can also include scanning a strategically selected portion of the core sample with a scan source that scans to a nano-scale and that obtains a nanostructural make-up of material making up the core sample. Embodiments exist where an “area of interest” of the core sample is identified based on the step of scanning Alternatively, the area of interest of the core sample is separated from the core sample, where examples of separating the area of interest of the core sample include obtaining a wafer from the core sample, obtaining a plug from the core sample, crushing material from the core sample, pelletizing the core sample, and combinations thereof. After separating the area of interest, all or a portion of it can be analyzed with a spectrometer. An example of a spectrometer is a laser induced breakdown spectroscope and that is used to identify elements of material making up the core sample. Another example of a spectrometer is a Raman spectrometer and that is used to classify organic compounds of material making up the core sample. Yet another example of a spectrometer is a near infrared spectrometer and that is used to estimate water content of material making up the core sample. Alternatively, a permeability of the formation is estimated based on the step of scanning the core sample. In an embodiment, scanning the core sample with a scan source includes a first scan, the method further including focusing a second scan on a portion of the core sample based on information obtained from the first scan.
- Another example method of analyzing a core sample obtained from a wellbore involves obtaining information about a formation adjacent the wellbore by scanning the core sample with a scan system that is at a location proximate the wellbore to reveal internal features and structure, obtaining information about the nano-structure of the core sample by scanning a strategically selected piece of the core sample with a nano-scan system that is at the location proximate the wellbore, and obtaining information about the elemental and mineral makeup of the core sample by analyzing the core sample with a spectrometer that is at the location proximate the wellbore. The scan system can be a computerized tomography scanner. In an embodiment, the spectrometer is a laser induced breakdown spectrometer, a Raman spectrometer, a near infrared spectrometer, or combinations thereof. The spectrometer can be used to identify elements in the core sample, identify water in the core sample, or to classify organic compounds in the core sample. The method may optionally include modeling a hydrocarbon bearing reservoir in the formation.
- An example of a system for analyzing a core sample obtained from a wellbore is also disclosed herein and which includes an X-ray scan system that selectively directs radiation into the core sample and monitors radiation scattered from the core sample, and that is disposed at a location adjacent the wellbore, a nano-scan system that selectively directs radiation into the core sample and monitors radiation scattered from the core sample to identify nano-structural information about the core sample, and a spectrometer disposed at the location adjacent the wellbore and that selectively analyzes material making up the core sample. The X-ray scan system, nano-scan system, and spectrometer can be in enclosures that are disposed on a drilling pad.
- Some of the features and benefits of the present invention having been stated, others will become apparent as the description proceeds when taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, in which:
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FIG. 1 is a plan partial sectional view of an example of a system for analyzing a core sample. -
FIG. 2 is an overhead view of an example of a cabinet for shielding radiation from a scanning unit for a core sample. -
FIG. 3 is an axial sectional view of the cabinet ofFIG. 2 and taken along lines 3-3. -
FIG. 4 is a perspective view of the cabinet ofFIG. 2 . -
FIG. 5 is a perspective view of the cabinet ofFIG. 2 in partial phantom view and an example scanning unit in the cabinet. -
FIG. 6 is a partial sectional view of an example of a drilling system obtaining a core sample from a wellbore. - While the invention will be described in connection with the preferred embodiments, it will be understood that it is not intended to limit the invention to that embodiment. On the contrary, it is intended to cover all alternatives, modifications, and equivalents, as may be included within the spirit and scope of the invention as defined by the appended claims.
- The method and system of the present disclosure will now be described more fully hereinafter with reference to the accompanying drawings in which embodiments are shown. The method and system of the present disclosure may be in many different forms and should not be construed as limited to the illustrated embodiments set forth herein; rather, these embodiments are provided so that this disclosure will be thorough and complete, and will fully convey its scope to those skilled in the art. Like numbers refer to like elements throughout. In an embodiment, usage of the term “about” includes, but is not necessarily limited to, +/−5% of the cited magnitude. In an embodiment, usage of the term “substantially” includes but is not necessarily limited to, +/−5% of the cited magnitude.
- It is to be further understood that the scope of the present disclosure is not limited to the exact details of construction, operation, exact materials, or embodiments shown and described, as modifications and equivalents will be apparent to one skilled in the art. In the drawings and specification, there have been disclosed illustrative embodiments and, although specific terms are employed, they are used in a generic and descriptive sense only and not for the purpose of limitation.
- Shown in a plan partial sectional view in
FIG. 1 is one example of acore analysis system 10, which includes first, second and third mobile enclosures. In the example ofFIG. 1 , the first mobile enclosure is ascan trailer 12, the second mobile enclosure is ahandling trailer 14, and the third mobile enclosure is ananalysis trailer 16. In one example, each of the enclosures may be part of a uniquely modified trailer and which are movable by a tractor. Schematically illustrated in thescan trailer 12 is ascan system 18, and substantially all of which is housed within acabinet 19. In the illustrated example,cabinet 19 is specially designed to shield any radiation within, generated, inherent, or otherwise, from making its way to outside of thecabinet 19. Thus,cabinet 19 is in compliance with 21 C.F.R. 1020.40. Further shown incabinet 19 is ascan source 20, which in one embodiment includes a device for emitting radiation, such as but not limited to an X-ray, microwave, millimeter wave, etc. Ascan receiver 22 is also shown provided withincabinet 19 and combined withscan source 20, in one example, forms a Computerized Topography (CT) scanner. - An elongate and
cylindrical core sample 24 is shown axially inserted withinscan system 18.Core sample 24 is disposed intoscan system 18 through aloading assembly 26, which is shown coupled to one end of thescan system 18 and projecting through an opening in a side wall of handlingtrailer 14. In an example,core sample 24 is taken from a subterranean formation belowsystem 10, and is retrieved via awellbore 27 shownadjacent system 10. Thus thewellbore 27 intersects the subterranean formation. Embodiments exist where thesystem 10 is “onsite” in the field and where the distance between the wellbore 27 tosystem 10 can range from less than one hundred yards up to five miles, and any distance between. Accordingly, real time analysis while drilling thewellbore 27 can take place within thesystem 10. Feedback from the analysis can be used by the drilling operator to make adjustments or changes to the drilling operation. - A
hatch assembly 28 is schematically illustrated which provides the coupling interface betweentrailers loading assembly 26. While inscan system 18,core sample 24 rests on acore carrier 30.Core carrier 30 is part of amanipulator system 31, which further includes amanipulator arm 32 that telescopingly moves along amanipulator base 34. As shown, an end ofmanipulator arm 32 distal frommanipulator base 34 couples onto an end ofcore carrier 30, so that core carrier is basically cantilevered on an end of themanipulator arm 32.Manipulator arm 32 is shown in an extended position overmanipulator base 34.Manipulator arm 32 axially moves with respect tomanipulator base 34 via amotor 36 shown having ashaft 38 that couples tomanipulator arm 32. A gear (not shown) on an end ofshaft 38 distal frommotor 36 engages agear rack 40 that is provided onmanipulator arm 32. Accordingly, selectively operatingmotor 36urges manipulator arm 32,core carrier 30 andcore sample 24 in an axial direction with respect to scansource 20. Movingmanipulator arm 32 into a retracted position ontomanipulator base 34 positions the entire length ofcore sample 24 inscan system 18, so that all ofcore sample 24 may be analyzed by thescan system 18. In one example, thescan source 20 and scanreceiver 22 orbit around thecore sample 24 and so that when in combination of axial movement ofcore sample 24 withinsystem 18, a helical scan is taken ofcore sample 24. Further optionally,motor 36, or additional motors not shown, may manipulate and selectively move manipulator arm vertically and/or laterally to thereby betterposition core sample 24 into a designated orientation and/or spatial position during the scanning process. - Further shown in
FIG. 1 are a series ofwork surfaces 42 provided within handlingtrailer 14. In one example of operation, before or aftercore sample 24 is scanned, it may be broken into sections for further analysis and analyzed onsurfaces 42. Examples of thesurfaces 42 include a crusher, sample divider, and mortar grinder. Additional analysis may take place withinanalysis trailer 16. Schematically illustrated withinanalysis trailer 16 are a variety of analysis equipment such as, but not limited to, scanners and spectrometers. One such analysis equipment is ananotom 44, which can include a scanning system for scanning the internals ofcore sample 24, or parts of the core sample. Further analysis equipment in theanalysis trailer 16 may be a laser inducedspectroscope 46, aRaman spectroscope 48, and nearinfrared spectroscope 49. It will be understood that alternate embodiments may include more trailers or fewer trailers. For example, an appropriatelysized scan system 18 may allowloading assembly 26 to be inscan trailer 12 without projecting through an opening in the trailer and without ahatch assembly 28. A further embodiment may providework surfaces 42 in the same trailer as the analysis equipment, or the analysis equipment may be contained in handlingtrailer 14. In yet a further embodiment,scan system 18, loadingassembly 26, work surfaces 42 and analysis equipment (e.g., nanotom 44,spectroscopes - Referring now to
FIG. 2 , shown in an overhead view is an example of thescan system 18 and an upper surface ofcabinet 19. Further illustrated in this example is aconditioning vent 50 on an upper end of thecabinet 19, where conditioning vent 50 provides a path for airflow and that is used in conditioning the inside of thecabinet 19, while blocking the leakage of radiation fromcabinet 19. An advantage of theconditioning vent 50 is that conditioned air at proper temperature and humidity may be injected into the inside ofcabinet 19 so that the sensitive devices housed within thecabinet 19 may be maintained in proper operating conditions to ensure normal operating functionality. In an example, operation conditions require maintaining temperature within 2 degrees C., in spite of substantial air replacement due to loading mechanism operation, temperature uniformity is maintained across the scanner frame and rotary element. Apower distribution panel 52 is shown provided at an aft end ofcabinet 19, and which includes buses (not shown) and other devices for distributing power throughcabinet 19 intoscan system 18. Acontrol panel 54 is shown adjacentpower distribution panel 52 and includes hardware and software for managing control of the operation of the systems house withincabinet 19. Projecting outward past the forward end ofcabinet 19 is theloading assembly 26 in an open configuration. In the illustrated example, theloading assembly 26 includes aloading cover 56 andloading basin 58, where theloading cover 56 is shown swung open from aloading basin 58. As shown thecore sample 24 has been inserted intoopen loading assembly 26 and onto thecore carrier 30. As will be described in more detail below, safety features are included with the system that prevent operation of themanipulator system 31 when theloading assembly 26 is in the open position ofFIG. 2 . -
FIG. 3 shows an example of thecabinet 19 in a sectional view and taken along lines 3-3 ofFIG. 2 . This view which is taken along the axial portion ofmanipulator system 31 shows one example of awiring track 60; which has cross members for organizing the control and power wires needed for use in thescan system 18 and as themanipulator arm 32 axially moves with respect tomanipulator base 34.Wiring track 60 maintains the wires in a designated location and position with use ofwiring track 60 during operation of themanipulator system 31. Further in the example ofFIG. 3 is ashroud 62 shown mounted on an upper end ofmanipulator system 31 and which covers a portion of the upper end and shields components within themanipulator system 31. Manipulator base 34 (and thus manipulator arm 32) is supported on a vertical mountingpedestal 64, which has a generally rectangular cross section along its axis, and has a lower end mounted on the floor ofcabinet 19. Shown housed withinshroud 62 is awiring bus 66 which extends axially along the manipulator assembly. -
FIG. 4 provides in perspective view of one example of thecabinet 19 and having hingedpanel 68 along its outer surface. As indicated above, the structure ofcabinet 19 is in compliance with 21 C.F.R. 1020.40. Thus proper protective shielding and interlocking is provided in thepanel 68 and along the hinged interface. An additional safety feature is adoor assembly 70 which includes a barrier (not shown) that slides axially across the opening shown at the base of theloading assembly 26 and in a forward wall ofcabinet 19. The barrier thus provides a radiation shield from the inside to the outside ofcabinet 19 while still allowing core sample loading in compliance with 21 C.F.R. §1020.40. - An example of the manipulator assembly within
cabinet 19 is illustrated in perspective view inFIG. 5 , and wherecabinet 19 is shown in a partial phantom view. In this embodiment, a rearward end ofmanipulator base 34 is supported on a rearward end ofcabinet 19;manipulator base 34 extends axially away from the rearward wall ofcabinet 19 with themanipulator arm 32 axially sliding onmanipulator base 34.Motor 36 is shown oriented generally perpendicular to an axis ofmanipulator arm 32 andmanipulator base 34, and couples tomanipulator arm 32 byshaft 38. Further illustrated is how thecore carrier 30 couples to a mountingplate 72; where mountingplate 72 is a generally circular and planar member that mounts on a forward end ofmanipulator arm 32. - Axial movement, as shown by the double headed arrow A, of
core sample 24 is accomplished viamotor 36. X, Y, and Z axes are illustrated to define an example coordinate system for the purposes of reference herein. While not limited to this coordinate system, the axes depict axial movement of any object, such as thecore sample 24, to be along the Z axis, vertical movement to be along the Y axis, and lateral movement to be along the X axis. As indicated above, operation ofmotor 36 can movecore sample 24 along all of these axes. Further shown inFIG. 5 arecurved supports manipulator arm 32 and provide a mounting surface forscan source 20 and scanreceiver 22. The combination of thesupport gantry 78 that when rotated puts thescan source 20 and scanreceiver 22 at an orbiting rotation around thecore sample 24 and provides the scanning capabilities of thescan system 18. - Referring back to
FIG. 4 , aninterlock connector 80 is shown provided on theloading cover 56 andloading basin 58. Theinterlock connectors 80 thus may recognize when thecover 56 is in the open position ofFIG. 4 and in combination withcontroller 82 may prevent operation of the manipulator assembly. However, the control system associated with thescan system 18 that allows for motion of the manipulator assembly when thecover 56 is in the closed position and interlock connectors are adjacent one another. - Shown in partial side sectional view in
FIG. 6 is an example of adrilling system 83 for obtaining a core sample 24 (FIG. 1 ) from within thewellbore 27. As shown,wellbore 27 intersects aformation 84, which in an example may extend underneathcore analysis system 10. In the example, the drilling system includes aderrick 85 mounted on surface and above the opening of thewellbore 27. Acoring bit 86 is shown on a lower end of adrill string 88 which is used to obtain sample cores from withinformation 84. A rotary table 90 is shown with thederrick 85 and in this embodiment is used for rotating thedrill string 88 andcoring bit 86. - Further in the example of
FIG. 6 , adrilling pad 92 is provided on surface and adjacent thewellbore 27. Thedrilling pad 92 as shown provides a location on which the core analysis system is disposed. Thus thescan trailer 12, handlingtrailer 14, andanalysis trailer 16 are on thedrilling pad 92 and proximate thewellbore 27 to enable the real time analysis of the core sample 24 (FIG. 1 ) as travel to a location remote from thewellbore 27 is unnecessary for analyzing thecore sample 24. - Referring back to
FIG. 1 , in one example of operation, thecore sample 24 is scanned inscan system 18. Example data obtained from the scanning step includes relative density of thecore sample 24, potential fracture patterns in the formation 84 (FIG. 6 ), and non-homogenous regions in thecore sample 24. In one optional embodiment, after scanning thecore sample 24, areas for further investigation in thecore sample 24 are identified from analyzing the scan results. Thus a second scan in thescan system 18 can be performed, where the scan is focused on the areas for further investigation in thecore sample 24. In this embodiment, selective adjustments to themotor 36 can be done in order to position thecore sample 24 at a designated position and/or orientation in thescan system 18. For example, the elevation, lateral position, as well as axial location may be adjusted. Further optionally, the speed at which the scan is performed can be adjusted or varied to obtain enhanced resolution of scan data in particular locations in thecore sample 24. Similarly, the scan of thecore sample 24 can be adjusted to avoid areas with inclusions or contamination that cause distortion in the results. - In one embodiment, the sequence of analysis may be to first scan the
core sample 24 with thescan system 18, then in the following order, scan the core sample with thenanotom 44, scan with the laser-inducedbreakdown spectroscopy 46, scan with the Raman spectroscope, and scan with the nearinfrared spectroscope 49. Optionally, based on the first scan an “area of interest” can be identified for further study. In one example, the area of interest of thecore sample 24 is removed and scanned with thenanotom 44 and analyzed with the spectrometers. In one non-limiting example of operation, removing the area of interest can include cutting wafers that are 5 mm×1.5″, forming plugs that are less than 4 cm in length, crushing the plugs to a particulate size of less than 0.1 cm, grinding to a particulate size of less than 50 microns, drying the 50 micron samples, and generating pellets having a width of 31 mm. An advantage of scanning and analyzing thecore sample 24 with the above devices is the ability to obtain information about the formation while the step of drilling thewellbore 27 is in process. Thus adjustments in the drilling process can be made. Further, the real time information can be used for modeling a hydrocarbon bearing reservoir 94 (FIG. 6 ), site planning, or strategy for completing thewellbore 27, such as where to perforate thewellbore 27 and/or where to not perforate thewellbore 27. - Information that can be gleaned by using the
nanotom 44 includes the microscopic structure of the material, and the nano-structure of down to 300 nm in length. The laser-inducedbreakdown spectroscopy 46 can yield information about the elements in thecore sample 24, whereas theRaman spectroscope 48 can help to classify the organic compounds present in thecore sample 24. The nearinfrared spectroscope 49 can provide water content of thecore sample 24. - The present invention described herein, therefore, is well adapted to carry out the objects and attain the ends and advantages mentioned, as well as others inherent therein. While a presently preferred embodiment of the invention has been given for purposes of disclosure, numerous changes exist in the details of procedures for accomplishing the desired results. It should be pointed out that scanning the
core sample 24 includes using one or more of thescan system 18, laser-inducedbreakdown spectroscopy 46, theRaman spectroscope 48, the nearinfrared spectroscope 49, and any other manner of obtaining information about thecore sample 24. These and other similar modifications will readily suggest themselves to those skilled in the art, and are intended to be encompassed within the spirit of the present invention disclosed herein and the scope of the appended claims.
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1. A method of analyzing a core sample obtained from a wellbore comprising:
scanning an inside of the core sample with a scan source at a location proximate to the wellbore; and
estimating information about a formation adjacent the wellbore based on the step of scanning.
2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the step of scanning the inside of the core sample provides information selected from the group consisting of relative density of the formation, fracture patterns in the core sample, non-homogeneous regions in the core sample, and combinations thereof.
3. The method of claim 2 , further comprising estimating fracture patterns in the formation based on the step of scanning.
4. The method of claim 1 , further comprising scanning an inside of the core sample with a scan source that scans to a nano-scale and that obtains a nanostructural make-up of material making up the core sample.
5. The method of claim 1 , further comprising fragmenting the core sample.
6. The method of claim 5 , wherein the step of fragmenting is selected from the group consisting of obtaining a wafer from the core sample, obtaining a plug from the core sample, crushing material from the core sample, pelletizing the core sample, and combinations thereof.
7. The method of claim 5 , further comprising obtaining a fragment from the step of fragmenting the core sample, and analyzing the fragment with a spectrometer.
8. The method of claim 7 , wherein the spectrometer is a laser induced breakdown spectroscope and that is used to identify elements of material making up the core sample.
9. The method of claim 7 , wherein the spectrometer is a Raman spectrometer and that is used to classify organic compounds of material making up the core sample.
10. The method of claim 7 , wherein the spectrometer is a near infrared spectrometer and that is used to estimate water content of material making up the core sample.
11. The method of claim 1 , wherein a permeability of the formation is estimated based on the step of scanning the core sample.
12. The method of claim 1 , wherein the step of scanning an inside of the core sample with a scan source comprises a first scan, the method further comprising focusing a second scan on a portion of the core sample based on information obtained from the first scan.
13. A method of analyzing a core sample obtained from a wellbore comprising:
obtaining information about a formation adjacent the wellbore by scanning an inside of the core sample with a scan system that is at a location proximate the wellbore;
obtaining information about the nano-structure of the core sample by scanning the inside of the core sample with a nano-scan system that is at the location proximate the wellbore; and
obtaining information about matter inside of the core sample by analyzing the core sample with a spectrometer that is at the location proximate the wellbore.
14. The method of claim 13 , wherein the scan system comprises a computerized tomography scanner.
15. The method of claim 13 , wherein the spectrometer is selected from the list consisting of a laser induced breakdown spectrometer, a Raman spectrometer, a near infrared spectrometer, and combinations thereof.
16. The method of claim 13 , further comprising using the spectrometer to identify elements in the core sample, identify water in the core sample, and to classify organic compounds in the core sample.
17. The method of claim 13 , further comprising modeling a hydrocarbon bearing reservoir in the formation.
18. A system for analyzing a core sample obtained from a wellbore comprising:
an X-ray scan system that selectively directs radiation into the core sample and monitors radiation scattered from the core sample, and that is disposed at a location adjacent the wellbore;
a nano-scan system that selectively directs radiation into the core sample and monitors radiation scattered from the core sample to identify nano-structural information about the core sample; and
a spectrometer disposed at the location adjacent the wellbore and that selectively analyzes material making up the core sample.
19. The system of claim 18 , wherein the X-ray scan system, nano-scan system, and spectrometer are in enclosures that are disposed on a drilling pad.
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